Winners of The Herald's 2nd-annual Valentine's Day essay contest

Contestants poured out love from their hearts

Click on names to read essays

``HOW DO I love thee? Let me count the ways'' is the title line from ``Sonnets From the Portuguese'' by Elizabeth Barrett Browning. And those who entered The Herald's second annual Valentine's Day contest counted the many ways they share a love with their partner.

This year, The Herald received 52 entries to the contest. The winners are:

In a note included with Mrs. Michael's entry, she wrote, ``Although it might not be the most eloquently written article, it came from the heart.'' That sentiment seems to sum up how all the entries were submitted.